Eleonora Riso
Eleonora Riso, born in 1977 in Livorno, is a celebrated chef and the winner of MasterChef Italia 13. With a sharp wit and an unpredictable nature, she won the hearts of viewers not only with her culinary talent but also through her dynamic personality and interactions with fellow contestant Niccolò Califano. After her MasterChef victory, she has dedicated herself to teaching cooking through masterclasses in Tuscany, while maintaining a strong friendship with Califano. Riso embodies the spirit of creativity and resilience, continuously seeking new projects in her culinary journey.
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Recent news mentions
Eleonora, the previous winner, returned as a guest to assist the contestants.
MasterChef Italia 14, scintille tra Franco e Simone e il quartetto dei finalisti: il meglio dell’ultima puntata
Italy· 2025-02-22
Eleonora Riso is the winner of MasterChef and a close friend of Niccolò Califano.
Niccolò Califano: «Dopo Masterchef faccio ancora il medico ma punto su teatro e cucina. Con Eleonora una bella amicizia, Cannavacciuolo il mio giudice preferito»Italy· 2025-02-22
Eleonora Riso is a former winner of MasterChef Italia who shared a complicated romantic relationship with Niccolò Califano.
MasterChef 14, ospiti stasera Niccolò Califano ed Eleonora Riso: storia di un amore (impossibile?) nato in tvItaly· 2025-02-21